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Mental-health support in Italy

Emergency, emotional-support and crisis options for people in Italy.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

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Quick answer for Italy

If you are looking for mental-health support in Italy, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Telefono Amico Italia and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112
First support route: Call 02 2327 2327
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

Italian phrases

Urgent help

Ho bisogno di aiuto urgente.

Self-harm risk

Potrei farmi del male.

Call emergency services

Può aiutarmi a chiamare i servizi di emergenza?

Mental-health support

Ho bisogno di supporto per la salute mentale.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

Telefono Amico Italia

Free emotional support for people in emotional crisis.

Call 02 2327 2327

Samaritans Onlus

Emotional support and suicide-prevention listening service.

Call 06 7720 8977

Common questions

Mental-health support in Italy

What emergency number should I use in Italy? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Where can I find mental-health support in Italy? +

For non-emergency support in Italy, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Telefono Amico Italia: Call 02 2327 2327.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Italy? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Italy first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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